Ben Kenigsberg
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‘The Truth vs. Alex Jones’ Review: How Conspiracy Theories Work
Directed by Dan Reed (“Leaving Neverland”), the documentary offers a lesson in how conspiracy theories work and shows how parents confronted Jones in court.
‘William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill’ Review: Living Long
A documentary on the “Star Trek” actor unboldly goes where other profile movies have gone before.
‘One Life’ Review: One Man’s Rescue of Children in Wartime
A British stockbroker quietly saved hundreds of lives by arranging for children in Prague to escape the Nazis by leaving for foster homes in England.
‘Space: The Longest Goodbye’ Review
This documentary by Ido Mizrahy examines the psychological challenges of space exploration for astronauts and their loved ones as scientists consider whether humans could reach...
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
A broken family, a family remembered and a family’s generation-spanning struggles are at the heart of this month’s picks.
‘As We Speak’: Rap Music on Trial’ Review: Weaponizing Lyrics in Court
Lyrics that contain references to violence have been used as legal evidence, a practice this documentary by J.M. Harper condemns as unfair and prejudicial.
‘Onlookers’ Review: Portraits of Picture Takers
This experimental nonfiction feature from Kimi Takesue aims to reflect on travel and tourism in Laos, but offers few striking images.
In ‘The Taste of Things,’ the Food Was Prepared by the Actors
“The Taste of Things” didn’t use cooking doubles, but a pro offscreen helped guide the stars. Getting the meals right was everything to the director...
‘Marmalade’ Review: Getting Out of a Jam
Joe Keery plays a seeming dupe in a crime movie that plays dumb, then tries to play smart, but only becomes dumber.
‘Bushman’ Review: Outsider Art
A 1971 indie whose making was disrupted by its star’s deportation finally receives a release in New York.